State Senator Doug Mastriano (PA)
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Pennsylvania designates March 29 as Vietnam War Veterans Day
Senator Doug Mastriano's legislation designating March 29 as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania has become state law.
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Franklin County receives $2M for redevelopment projects
Senator Doug Mastriano announced the allocation of $2 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant funding to two projects in Franklin County.
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Mastriano introduces bill addressing death benefits for out-of-state first responders
Senator Doug Mastriano has put forward new legislation aimed at amending Pennsylvania's state law to ensure that families of certain first responders are not excluded from receiving "Line of Duty" death benefits.
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Mastriano announces over $4 million in grants for Adams and Franklin counties
Senator Doug Mastriano has announced the allocation of over $4.3 million in state grants for projects in Adams and Franklin counties. The funds, distributed through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account Program, aim to support public interest initiatives, community improvements, and economic development using gaming revenue from casinos.
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Mercersburg to receive $2 million for new water treatment facility
Senator Doug Mastriano has announced a significant financial development for Mercersburg Borough. The area will receive $2 million in state funding aimed at constructing a new water treatment facility.
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Pennsylvania bill mandates Holocaust education following rise in antisemitism
Two days after the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, a bill requiring Holocaust education in Pennsylvania schools has advanced. Introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), the legislation received approval from the state Senate Education Committee.
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Pennsylvania committee approves bill mandating Holocaust education in schools
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee has approved a bill that mandates Holocaust education in schools across the state. Introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano, the legislation aims to ensure students are educated about the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations.
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Pennsylvania Senate committee advances bills aiding emergency responders
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, led by Senator Doug Mastriano, has moved forward with three legislative bills aimed at bolstering support for emergency responders in Pennsylvania. These measures have been under development throughout the 2023-24 legislative session.
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Grants awarded to historical groups in Adams and Franklin counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced that five grants totaling more than $75,000 have been awarded to museums and historical organizations in Adams and Franklin counties.
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Senate committee approves bill offering bonuses for global war on terror veterans
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror.
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Senator Mastriano to host Patriot Day remembrance service on Monday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host a Patriot Day remembrance service on Monday, Sept. 16, at 11:30 a.m. at Soldiers Grove behind the state Capitol.
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Senator Mastriano hosts discussion on preventing veteran suicides
HARRISBURG – In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, Senator Doug Mastriano, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, held a Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide at Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock in Adams County on Wednesday, September 4th.
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Redevelopment funds allocated for Gettysburg Foundry site
HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced today that nearly $2.4 million in state funding will be allocated for the redevelopment of the former Gettysburg Foundry site in Adams County.
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Senate advances bill to establish Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania
The state Senate on Wednesday advanced a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would mark March 29 each year as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania.
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Senate approves bill establishing PA VETConnect program for veterans
The state Senate has approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to establish the PA VETConnect program in law, aimed at assisting Pennsylvania veterans in accessing programs, services, and benefits within their communities.
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Senate committee advances military promotions within Pennsylvania National Guard
HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Wednesday advanced the nominations of nine Pennsylvania National Guard officers designated for promotion.
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Senate committee advances military veteran recognition measures
On Tuesday, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved three measures significant to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania veterans, as well as a measure supporting local HazMat providers, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the committee.
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Senate passes bill renewing fire and EMS grants
Today, the Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would reauthorize the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for Pennsylvania’s 1,829 fire companies and 1,259 emergency medical service (EMS) agencies. The program is set to expire on June 30.
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Senate approves bill to expand benefits access for disabled veterans
The state Senate today passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would exempt 100% of disabled veterans’ benefit payments from income calculations for any commonwealth programs or benefits.
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Mastriano to host appreciation day for state working animals
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host State Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 11, with a noon news conference at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol. Mastriano, who serves as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is collaborating with Senate colleagues and the Pennsylvania State Working Animal Foundation to recognize police and military K-9 units; search and rescue dogs and horses; service dogs; and therapy animals.